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Medicines siltuximabQuestion & answer

siltuximab · Medicine question

What hypersensitivity contraindicates treatment with siltuximab?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Severe hypersensitivity to siltuximab or any of its excipients contraindicates treatment with siltuximab.

Sources for this answer

SYLVANT 100 mg powder for concentrate for solution for infusionRecordati UK Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.3 Contraindications · Version 13Document updated 30 October 2026

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